A Quick Note
Written by The Lassie
I keep meaning to post, yet never seem to have any time for it. Even now I am typing one-handed, while Sweet Pea is asleep on me. Our son made a rather dramatic entrance into this world on December 13, 2011. There was a lot of pain and uncertainty to be dealt with and in the end, he arrived via emergency c-section, complete with general anesthesia.
Sweet Pea is absolutely adorable, but unfortunately things did not get better after his birth. I have been sick pretty much all the time and just have not been able to work out quite why I felt so poorly. Just when I thought I was finally getting better last week, I almost took myself away from my family for good. I chose to ignore the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism for about four days. I feel so very, very upset with myself for this. More on my rather terrifying hospital experience later.
I am at home now, trying to deal with my pains and medication, while my poor husband is trying so very hard to deal with…everything else, really. There is not much I can do at the moment – I so wish it did not have to be all on him. And my Bean…she is suffering. More guilt.
On a brighter note, have a picture of our babies before I go.
January 25th, 2012 at 12:07 am
IRA!!! Congratulations on baby’s arrival!!! How cool, that when you write the date European style it’s 2011/12/13! The 11-12-13 can only bring good things to your little one.
Now for you, my dear girl, I have only gentle hugs. Please take care of yourself, and write more when you can. I was getting a little worried, but figured you were just wrapped up in baby snuggles. Sweet Pea & The Bean & even your husband will be just fine, but you need to get better, my friend.
January 25th, 2012 at 12:28 am
Congratulations! He’s beautiful! I’m sorry to hear things have been difficult and scary. I REALLY hope the doctors are able to help you get better soon. And hey, from a momma with a post-birth guilt trip to another…STOP IT! It is not your fault your health has taken a turn, whether you could have recognized symptoms sooner or not you probably would have been in a similar situation. These things happen. Your children are not going to hold them against you, so you should give yourself some slack as well. *hug*
January 25th, 2012 at 4:27 am
Congratulations on the arrival of your little sweet pea! So sorry to hear of all the trouble. Hope you will feel better soon. I could not read all of your post as I had to log in and couldn’t remember my name or my password! Toto was no help! I guess we’re not in Kansas any more! Hugs from a senile blogger whose name, last time I checked, was Molly!
January 26th, 2012 at 6:00 am
Ah! They’re so cute! WordPress finally unbarred the door!